© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
¼ Thaler - Ernest Death
1675 year| Silver | - | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Ernest I (Ernst I) (1640-1675) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1675 |
| Value | ¼ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1680-1826) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#314362 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
10-line inscription with dates
Script: Latin
Lettering:
NATUS
AO. 1601. D: 25
DECEMBR:
DENATUS
1675. D. 26. MARTII
REGIMINIS. 35
ÆTAT: 73 MENS. 3. D. I
HUMATUS
D: 4. JUNY D:
A 1675.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ¼ Thaler - Ernest (Death) 1675 coin from Duchy of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg is that it features a unique and intricate design that showcases the importance of death in the culture and beliefs of the time. The coin's obverse side depicts a skeleton holding an hourglass and a scythe, symbolizing the transience of life and the inevitability of death. The reverse side features a crowned shield with the coat of arms of the Duchy of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg, surrounded by a wreath of leaves and flowers. This design was meant to represent the passing of time and the fleeting nature of earthly life, while also highlighting the enduring power and legacy of the duchy. The use of silver in the coin's minting also adds to its value and historical significance, making it a truly fascinating piece of numismatic history.
